“Eleven goals scored, the emphasis has been on creating and finishing our opportunities. … That’s the name of the game,” said coach B.J. Snow.

While their offense has been a significant part of their game, Snow said he does not discount their capabilities on the other side of the ball.

UCLA has only allowed two goals all season.

“If we keep the ball, sometimes that can be our best defense. … We know if we limit the other team’s ability to create chances, we’ll have better results,” Snow said.

It was the last weekend before conference play starts for UCLA.

The Pac-12, a powerhouse in women’s soccer, begins Thursday when Washington State comes to visit.

“We knew this was a big weekend to come off of going into the Pac-12. … We’re looking forward to starting the conference, next weekend’s a big game,” said sophomore midfielder Samantha Mewis.

For the first time this season, the Bruins fielded a full squad. Mewis and sophomore midfielder Sarah Killion were the last players to arrive back from the U-20 World Cup.

“The team was really welcoming, coming back was awesome and we’re glad to be here,” Mewis said.

The first part of the season is over, and Snow noted it as the close of one significant chunk of the season as they prepare for conference play.

They were able to build up their team, solidify their abilities, and now move into the always competitive Pac-12.

“Tonight was the end of the first part of the season,” Snow said. “We’re focusing on what’s going to make the difference to compete in our conference. … When we play our 11 Pac-12 conference games, it’s a fight every single game.”

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On July 16, the California Legislature approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, urging the University of California to condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and racism on its campuses. The resolution uses parts of the U.S. State Department's definition, but does not explicitly include acts demonizing or delegitimizing Israel. Its passage has reignited a debate about whether the definition of anti-Semitism should include a reference to Israel. What do you think?
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